February Knit All Night

Please join us this Saturday, February 6th from 6:30-11pm for the February Knit all Night! Lots of fun, food, fabulous prizes, and FIBER! Cost is $15 and includes pizza, drinks, and door prizes. Spaces are filling fast...please call the shop to register at 425.337.9606

A New Year!

More knitting! More crochet! More spinning! More YARN! Are these your New Year's resolutions? Whether it be learning a new technique in one of our classes or trying a new yarn or fiber, we have what you need to help you keep your resolution. And it is not too early to start planning those spring and summer knitting projects, either. We're already thinking about warmer weather yarns and patterns, so if there is something that you would like to see in the shop in the upcoming year, let us know!

Our Winter quarter class schedule is now available in the shop (hopefully it will be online soon, too), and classes are beginning to fill up. Stop by if you'd like to register. We hope to see you soon!

Santa's come early this year!

And we must have been on the nice list because Santa's bag was full of yarn and fiber goodness! How about some Plymouth Kudo or Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dye in your stocking? Or try some of the spinning fibers from Ashland Bay Trading Co.. We also have Crystal Palace Mochi Plus and some beautiful Namaste Needle Binders in a rainbow of colors.

And have you seen the gorgeous new yarn from Dream in Color? It's called Knitosophy and it's the same great Smooshy sock yarn you know and love, but in a range of new 'flash-dyed' colors. Kicky and colorful, this yarn will knit up into lovely socks, scarves, hats, or...? This yarn is not even on the Dream in Color website yet, so you will have to come in and see it for yourselves!


Happy Holiday Knitting and we'll see you soon!

Yes, We're still here!

It's been a while since we've posted, and boy, do we have lots to tell you!! We have received a ton of new yarns over the last month or so... Berroco Peruvia Quick, Mission Falls 1824 Superwash Wool, Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo (are you drooling yet?) as well as a few more from Cascade like Alpaca Lace, Baby Alpaca Chunky, and 220 Tweed. We have also added some colorways from Malabrigo in both the Chunky and Sock yarns. And if you haven't seen the new Namaste bags, clutches, and accessory cases, you must get in here right now!

We've made a few small changes to the shop over the last month, too. You will likely see some new, smiling faces in the shop as we've had a couple of people join our staff. We've added Open Knit Nights on Wednesdays from 6-8:30 PM and our new Sunday hours are 12-5 PM. And don't forget to check out our new classes and knitting groups!

*Please note that these are all additions the current class schedule*

Intermediate Knitting Group 2:30-4:40PM
$60/6 class series or $15/drop-in session

• Sundays with Sue 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Beginner Knitting Classes 12-2PM
$55/4 class series

• Wednesdays with Connie 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25
• Sundays with Debi 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Spanish Intermediate Knitting Group 10:30AM-12:30PM
$30/3 class series or $15/drop-in session

• Thursdays with Connie 11/12, 11/19, 12/3
• Saturdays with Connie 11/14, 11/21, 11/28

As you can see, there are lots of great new things going on at Main Street Yarn! So come on in and check us out...we'll look forward to seeing you soon!

Is it Fall now?

I don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite season. Time to get out the handknits and wear the funky socks I've made in the past year and time to knit in earnest for the holidays! I found the bottomless basket of sock yarns at my house this past week and there's no way they can all be socks! If you're on Ravelry, check out some of Stephen West's luscious small kerchief-type shawls, and Evelyn Clark's, too. These two designers have come up with some fabulous ways to use up 100gm of sock-weight yarn. I've already made three, with more to come!

Speaking of Ravelry, if you're not too sure about how to use all of its features, I'm bringing my laptop to our Stitch-in this coming Friday night (9/18 from 6-8pm). I'll set it up and give you all some tips on how to use this fabulous resource. See you there!

Oh, one more thing: we've marked all the yarns we had on 25% discount down to 40% off and added a few more to tempt you! See you around the sale tables!

Labor Day

Okay, it's September already. September! Either I'm getting really old or time is flying by (no comments from the peanut gallery!). Anyway, this is just a note to remind you all that the shop will be closed on Monday, Sep 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy a day off with your family - but before that, come check out the new Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool and Hempathy yarns. These have been a couple of my all-time favorites for a few years now. Both are DK weight, perfect for those in-between-seasons sweaters and wraps. Hempathy also makes great lacy washcloths for your gift-giving pleasure.

And, our fall sale is still in effect through Sunday and there's lots of good stuff left at great prices. See you this weekend!

Fall Class Schedule is Up!

Our brand new Fall class schedule is now posted on our website, www.mainstreetyarn.com. Go to the "Classes" page and you can download your very own copy. This quarter, you can learn intarsia, how to knit socks on 5 DPNs, buttonholes, bindoffs and cast-ons, lace and more on the knitting front. You can also learn to spin on a wheel or drop spindle, get a crochet refresher or pick up a felting needle and a cookie cutter and make some fabulous holiday ornaments. We think there's something for everyone - so check it out! Printed copies are also available in the shop.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Back to school time, that is (or so I hear - all my kids are beyond that stage!). In any case, to honor the season, we're having a SALE! We're clearing out some wonderful yarns to make room for NEW wonderful yarns. Somewhere around 45 yarns are on sale 25-50% off, just in time for you to decide what to knit for the fall. We'd love to help you save some money, so come check out our sale!

Yummy!

Yes, more new yummy yarns: Cascade Alpaca Lace and Lace Paints, more lovely natural colors of Eco Alpaca and Autumno - oh, the Autumno! You will love them.

PS: A sale is in your future. Stay tuned for more info coming this week!

The Yarn Train has arrived...

...and with it, Malabrigo Chunky, Lace, Sock and Silky, plus Araucania Ranco, Dream in Color Classy, more Silk Garden and Silk Garden Sock. Come see, quick! They are flying off the shelves!

We're closed this weekend.

Because of the difficulties finding parking during the Mill Creek Festival, the shop will be closed on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Come see us regular hours on Monday!

And, don't forget to visit the first-ever Stitch-in this Friday night, July 17, from 6-8pm. All you need to bring is yourself, a friend and your stitchin'! See you there.

This week at Main Street

Yarn is comin'! Can you say MALABRIGO? CLASSY? RANCO? The price tags are printed and ready to stick on the skeins, so we can get all these beautiful yarns on the shelves post-haste!

In other news, Tuesday, July 14th is Spin-in night - come spin yourself or spin vicariously (knitters can horn in, too). Friday, July 17th is Stitch-in night - our first ever at Main Street. This is a time for knitters and crocheters to gather for friendship, shopping (10% off) and knitting (of course). We know it's the height of vacation time, but if you're around, come hang out with us.

Both the Spin-in and Stitch-in are from 6-8pm - see you there!

Happy 4th of July!

Can you believe it's July already? Maybe it's working in a new yarn shop that has made the past few months fly by - or maybe it's (gasp!) my age, but I can't believe we're this far into the summer already. If you're looking for a cool spot to knit, our shop is air conditioned and we have yarn and would love company, so come on in.

While you're in here, check out the new Smooshy sock yarn colors we got and the cute little baby sweater Deb knitted out of Pagewood Farm sock yarn. Some of the one skein books on the market are perfect places to find patterns other than socks for some of these beautiful yarns.

We're closing the shop on Saturday for the 4th of July holiday, but we'll be open regular hours on Sunday in case you run out of yarn while picnicking, lying by the pool or watching fireworks. See you then!

Mystery KAL Wrap-up Tomorrow

Many of you have been enjoying our spring Mystery KAL - that's Knit-along in plain English. Sue Falcone has done a great job of putting together clues so that participants can knit their item and be surprised by what it turns out to be! Friday night, June 26 from 7-9, you can all come and see what the mystery was and vote for your favorite one. We'll have treats and lots of ooohs and ahhhs over the finished (and not-so-finished) mystery items. See you there!

What are you knitting?

Yes, it's summer - but we're still knitting - are you?

Joni is knitting Knitspot's Papaver socks out of Malabrigo Sock - a yarn we'll be getting later this summer. And she's also knitting Knitspot's Totally Autumn throw (free pattern on Knitty) from Dream in Color Classy, which should be arriving in the shop any day now!

Kim is knitting an adorable baby sweater hopping with bunnies, from Zara yarn.

Linda is working on a gorgeous cabled vest from Donegal Tweed by Tahki.

Debrah has not had time to knit - because she has a BRAND, NEW GRANDDAUGHTER! Emmeline Jean was born this past Monday to Debrah's daughter Andrea and her husband Paul. Congrats, everyone! (She's beautiful!)

Today is WWKIP Day!

What will knitters do today? Why, KNIT in PUBLIC, of course! Weather permitting, Main Street Yarn invites you all to enjoy the space outside our shop between the hours of noon and 3pm to show the community of Mill Creek that you are proud to knit in public. We'll have sweet treats to share, so bring your chair and your latest knitting project and show the world your stitches. If you have stash or needles you'd like to swap, bring them along and make your swapping wished known. Remember...might as well face it, we're addicted to yarn - so join us!

WWKIP Day
Noon to 3pm
(In case of rain, the event will be cancelled)

Yes we did spin!

Tuesday night was Main Street's first-ever Spin-in and it was a big success. The only thing that wasn't great was that I forgot my CAMERA! But trust me, 11 of us were there spinning beautiful fiber into even more beautiful yarn. Two people even learned to spin for the very first time! And two other people bought cashmere/silk fiber (names will not be named to protect the guilty)! Oh, and one of those cashmere-buying customers also bought a spindle that she desperately needed...one cannot have too many spindles, I say. Luckily, another customer saved me from myself by buying a lovely canarywood spindle that had been calling my name!

If you're wishing you had been there, not to worry. There will be a spin-in on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, so put it on your calendar and show up in July!

Summer Class Schedule

It's available for download on our website. Check out the new crochet and spinning classes, many new knitting classes, plus the new beginner level knitting help groups and a crochet help group. We've set some Open Knit times, as well - but if the ones we chose don't fit your schedule, just be sure to call ahead to make sure our table is free when you want to bring your group in to sit & knit! Go here to get your copy: http://www.mainstreetyarn.com/classes.html

Please welcome Tracy!

Tracy Lowen is our newest employee at Main Street Yarn and we are so excited to have her here! She comes to us via Pacific Fabrics, where she worked and is still teaching knitting and crochet classes. We plan to put her to work post-haste at MSY doing the same thing. Come mid-June, Tracy will be leading one of our brand-new beginner level knitting help sessions and we are anxious to see what other types of classes she'll come up with for you all. Judging from the wonderful knitted and crocheted samples she's shown us, Tracy will bring some excellent skills to the shop. Come meet her: she's in the shop Mon, Wed and Thur mornings starting this week! We wish you the warmest of welcomes, Tracy! For you, a bouquet of brand-new drop spindles - because we just know Joni's going to make a spinner out of you!

Calling all Spinners

Judging from the amount of spinning fiber we sold at last weekend's LYS Tour, there are spinners who shop at Main Street Yarn! We're so excited about that and so we got on the email and ordered a herd's worth of fiber from Ashland Bay this week: Colonial wool, merino, merino-silk, alpaca, cashmere-silk and more, in colors and dyeable ecru. We hope to be shelving it next week, so be sure to stop in for first pick. Our True Creations spindles and nostepinnes should be here early next week as well. Mark your calendar for our first-ever Spin-in on Tuesday, June 9 from 6-8pm. Bring your spindle or wheel and come spin with us!